Get Your Supermodel Genes Here!

One of the most beautiful moments in a couple's life is the moment when a child is born. It's one of the purest and most magical events known to man. What happens when your bundle of joy isn't exactly aesthetically appealing? What if your child is downright ugly? Unconditional love, right?

looks matter

Well according to some, the appearance of the child is very important. Some parents want their child to carry the best genes and are willing to pay through the nose to attain a guarantee. Believe it or not, a website that allows couples to look for the best genes for their child actually exists. Couples can now purchase eggs and sperm online.

Last year, a former Play.boy filmmaker and fashion photographer launched a controversial website auctioning off the eggs of famous models to the highest bidder. The website attracted over 1 million visitors and reports stated that parents were willing to pay over $150,000 for the genetically "superior" eggs.

its for charity, i swear

The site, www.ronsangels.com is free to access, but there is a $29.95 monthly fee for more information on the models. Harris tacks on a 20% fee on top of the bid price and claims that the money will go to a children's charity. How noble of you, Ron...

"I've been around beautiful women my whole life and I think they...have power most of us will never understand," said Harris. This brings us back to the whole celebrity infatuation issue. People love celebrities and will always want to be like them. Therefore, they want their kids to either look like the hottest models or better yet, have the opportunity to model themselves.

ethics and the law

Is this legal? Technically, yes. Federal Law prohibits the sale and purchase of human organs. Sperm and eggs, however, do not fall in this category and are legal for sale. Most experts agree that while the site is controversial, it is nonetheless legal.

Is this ethical? That's a whole other story. Ethics are built around our own personal set of values, beliefs and morals. Is it so wrong for a parent to want the best possible appearance for their child? After all, we all know very well that good-looking people get further in life.